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Recently picked up a Nighthawk T3. I'm a 1911 fan. Never owned a Nighthawk, but had a chance to buy one from a buddy who needed some money. My usual loads just didn't perform to my expectations.
Normally I use WW231 and a 200gr LSWC moly (BearCreek) in my target 45 ACP loads. Back when 231 was scarce, I subbed Red Dot and worked up some loads I like.
As I said, this Nighthawk didn't like my usual target loads, but I loaded up some Red Dot and to my pleasant surprise, it loved them.
Not sure why this gun doesn't like WW231. But, who cares, I found a load it does like.
45 ACP
4.5gr Red Dot
200gr LSWC BearCreek
830 fps
COAL 1.210"
Taper Crimp .469"
I shot this target from a bench rest at 50 feet. And, all my targets looks just like it or better.
If you own a Nighthawk 1911, give it try. Your gun might like it also.
Normally I use WW231 and a 200gr LSWC moly (BearCreek) in my target 45 ACP loads. Back when 231 was scarce, I subbed Red Dot and worked up some loads I like.
As I said, this Nighthawk didn't like my usual target loads, but I loaded up some Red Dot and to my pleasant surprise, it loved them.
Not sure why this gun doesn't like WW231. But, who cares, I found a load it does like.
45 ACP
4.5gr Red Dot
200gr LSWC BearCreek
830 fps
COAL 1.210"
Taper Crimp .469"
I shot this target from a bench rest at 50 feet. And, all my targets looks just like it or better.
If you own a Nighthawk 1911, give it try. Your gun might like it also.
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